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Quick and Easy Meals Made with 5 Ingredients or Less

Who says you need a long list of ingredients to create a tasty and satisfying meal? With just five ingredients or less, you can whip up dinner tonight! Whether you’re short on time, trying to simplify your cooking routine, or just want to keep things budget-friendly, these meals are here to save the day.

Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli

Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

This orecchiette pasta with sausage and broccoli has all of the components you need for a quick and easy meal AND it comes together in 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners. It has got protein, it has veggies, it has got some major flavor, and it has pasta, which always seems to help any situation.
Get the recipe: Easy Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Recipe

2-Ingredient Crockpot Pesto Chicken

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You wonโ€™t believe how simple and easy this crockpot pesto chicken recipe is! Made with just chicken thighs and pesto (plus salt and pepper!), this chicken essentially cooks itself in the slow cooker, leaving you with pieces of chicken that have tons of flavor and are super juicy.
Get the recipe: 2-Ingredient Crockpot Pesto Chicken Thighs

Bucatini Cacio e Pepe

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Cacio e pepe literally translates to cheese and pepper. And thatโ€™s exactly what it is! Pasta is coated with a smooth and creamy cheese sauce and plenty of freshly ground pepper. Itโ€™s like mac & cheese for adults โ€“ itโ€™s the type of meal that can be thrown together in 20 minutes, and is made with just a handful of ingredients that you probably have on-hand.
Get the recipe: Bucatini Cacio e Pepe Recipe

Turkey Pesto Panini

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This turkey panini has major layers of flavor: melty provolone cheese, flavorful pesto, deli turkey, and roasted red peppers for a little punch. Simple, easy, and totally delicious.
Get the recipe: Better Than Starbucks Turkey Pesto Panini

Crockpot Chicken and Salsa

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This EASY chicken with salsa in the crockpot makes the best protein base and then can be turned into so many simple dinners or be used for meal prep meals. Itโ€™s made with just a handful of ingredients and can be prepped in 2 minutes! 
Get the recipe: Easy Crockpot Chicken and Salsa Recipe

Conchiglie Rosa with Vegan Rose Pink Pasta Sauce

Photo Credit: Very Veganish.

This is the comforting dinner you need after a long hard day. Itโ€™s cheesy, savory, rich, and just a little bit sweet. This dish is vegan and dairy free and itโ€™s quick and easy to make. Pair it with a salad and dinner is done!
Get the recipe: Conchiglie Rosa with Vegan Rose Pink Pasta Sauce

Gemelli Pesto Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach

Photo Credit: Very Veganish.

Four ingredients and one pot are all that you need to get this delicious dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. This amazing dish can be served hot off the stove or cold as a pesto pasta salad. Either way itโ€™s delicious and perfect for busy weeknights. 
Get the recipe: Gemelli Pesto Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach

Egg Roll in a Bowl

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Love egg rolls? Then youโ€™ve got to try this quick and easy dinner that takes all the flavor from egg rolls, but skips the wrapper and serves it up as a stir fry instead. This easy egg roll-in-a-bowl recipe comes together with just a few ingredients and 10 minutes, thanks to two big shortcuts.
Get the recipe: Egg Roll in a Bowl

10-Minute Pesto Tortellini

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This incredibly easy and simple pesto tortellini is sure to be a family favorite at your house. Whip up this tortellini pesto in less than 10 minutes for those times when you need a super simple, super fast dinner.ย 
Get the recipe: 10-Minute Pesto Tortellini Recipe

Easy Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

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Everyone loves spaghetti night! Youโ€™ll love this two-ingredient meat sauce recipe that you can have on the table with your favorite pasta in just a matter of minutes. Youโ€™ll also find some tips for giving this spaghetti an extra boost of nutrition!  
Get the recipe: Easy Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Recipe

Skillet Potatoes and Kale with Salsaย 

Photo Credit: Very Veganish.

These pan-seared skillet potatoes with curly kale, garlic salt, and tomato salsa make a delicious, easy, and low-calorie dinner that everyone will love. Itโ€™s inexpensive and nutritious and you can have it on the dinner table in just 15 minutes.ย 
Get the recipe: 15-Minute Skillet Potatoes and Kale with Salsaย 

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